GBC Opinion & Reviews

Why can’t Hillary Clinton say whether or not the Second Amendment protects an individual right to keep and bear arms? It seems like a simple enough question, yet Hillary Clinton punted—not once, but twice—when she was asked that by former Clinton White House employee George Stephanopoulos during a recent appearance on ABC’s “This Week.”

Humans have been participating in friendly competitions since the beginning of time. I guess we have a built-in drive to test our skills and mettle against others. Just look at the majority of shows on TV these days, and I’m not just talking about the classic game shows. Whether it’s cooking, dancing, obstacle courses, or racing around the world, we like to participate in, and sometimes just watch, a good competition. Remember History Channel’s “Top Shot”? Who would have ever thought a shooting competition would be on prime time television?

Home defense is important regardless of whether you dwell in the city or the country, as home invaders have shown their willingness to strike urban and rural settings alike. And when it is your door they kick against, a great measure of confidence can be derived from a trusty shotgun.